Vevor 12.5 Foot Extension Ladder - What Goes Up, Must Come Down.

[@benjamin_d_cook]

Someone else said "You've become a great shill" and the sense was that he was being derogatory but I agree with him in a good way. You really sell the value of the product, and the prices are good. I was quite amused by your demonstration of places where this ladder won't be adequate. It's sponsored content that is fully on-brand with your exploratory stuff. I can't imagine it compensates you nearly enough for the value you add to the Vevor brand. Well done.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. I appreciate it. Most of the Vevor stuff that I have featured, I have requested, because I know what I want, and can usually tell if it is going to be half decent. WIth this, they asked me if I wanted one, and I had just been up on my roof, and I'm always tripping over my ladder, so it was a no brainer. I try not to promote things that won't be of any interest to my viewers, but some people are way more particular than others. Thanks again.

[@tecunumantonatiu4484]

That’s a great deal through your link. I’m canceling my Lowe’s purchase,,,, thank you

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Sorry fro the delay...I hope this worked out for you.

[@owenoneill5955]

I have had one of those for 20 years. They were originally marketed as a surveyors ladder, they drop down small enough to fit in the car boot (trunk). If you use them purely for access they are fine. For anything else they are shite.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Interesting. I had no idea there were around that long.

[@owenoneill5955]

@@loweredexpectations4927 Mine is slightly different as each individual step has it's own two button releases. The velcro strap no longer works to keep it together but hey ho . I used it for gaining access to petrol filling station canopies all around the UK. Extends up to 4.5m (13,5 ft), so up onto kiosk roof and then onto canopy. Throw it in the boot of the car when all done, on to the next one. I guess I was an ''early adopter'' as I had a specific use for it.😁 Still have mine and it still works perfectly.

[@jackdawadventures182]

I subscribed after I bought a Vevor diesel heater and saw one of your videos and enjoyed your banter. Although I just need it to heat, I've enjoyed watching all the mods you have made and or attempted. I also enjoy your Vevor reviews. I bought a 10" screen tent recently, for use in the desert winds of Arizona, and I must say it is amazing! They didn't invent the design but they improved it immensely and for a whole lot less than the name brand. If you ever do a review on one, I'd love to share a couple of hacks/mods I've done. One last thing, me being from the states an all, I love hearing you say "garage" at least once in every video!

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Haha... Thanks ! Garaaage ! Yes... Vevor has a lot of really cool and interesting products. I bought one of their heaters and had purchased a few of their products before, but never really connected with the name... Then they contacted me and asked me to do a few reviews, and I realized that I already had a bunch of stuff from them, haha.

[@zorrosoxter4703]

Change the channel name to Joel’s Garaaage

[@loweredexpectations4927]

@@zorrosoxter4703 🤣

[@colinhamer6506]

I've had a idea you might like for the big change that's coming for you. Have you thought about going fully mobile picking up something like a big box trailer that you can tow with your pickup truck and turn it into a workshop or sell the truck and get someone bigger that you can convert into a camper van and workshop all in one you'd be able to do what you do now and take your business to greener grass views would be ridiculous on the build alone but combined with a fresh start story💥 there's a very high percentage of people who have been/are or will be in situations like your in now sharing your journey could be a very good thing

[@loweredexpectations4927]

I have considered doing something like that. One of the main things stopping me is that I have some large, heavy machine tools that I use fairly frequently, and that run off of 240AC I'm in the middle of converting a milling machine over to CNC and that project would have to be scrapped and sold off, as it is pretty large. I could potentially make this work, with a heavy duty vehicle, but that then limits where I can and can't go. I used to tow a 16 x 8 foot trailer, heated and insulated with a work space at the front. It was awesome and came in really handy in the winter months. The issue was, that I would often have to park several houses, or a block away from my service call, and I couldn't get into many alleyways. I have had to walk from peoples alleyway entrance to their garage, get their mower or snow blower and then walk back to my trailer... and back to the garage when finished.... and then back to the front of the house to talk to the customer. One option I had thought of, was going 90% mobile and then renting / leasing a shop outside of the city for a bunch of my stuff, for bigger jobs and as a "home base" of sorts. As cool as that would be, I'm probably going to be able to afford to stay here and rent out the upper story of my house. I am also looking into raising the roof of my garage and adding a living space there... That would be awesome, and would mean I could rent my entire house out, haha. Also a cool video series.

[@JohannesBrotBaum]

So my company has those ladders in our service trucks and I have to say they are very handy though they don't look stable but they are. I'm not sure if they are from vevor I don't know but they look the same and besides being small form factor ( in a truck that's beneficial) and being light is 10/10 Now back to your video :b

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Cool... They would be handy in a service vehicle. I never thought if that. I haven't used mine enough to really get used to it, but I can tell that it will be a great addition.

[@billynomates920]

the little half dance when wifey says you've done a good job! ☠

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Haha... Like Red Green says. "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy".

[@huf67]

I've been meaning to get one of these for a few years now. Just might have to use your link... Thanks !

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Handy to have around, and doesn't take up a lot of space. While doing research, I was shocked to see how much similar ladders (or ladders at all) sell for at Home Depot or Lowes .... I'm so out of touch... getting old I suppose.

[@tecunumantonatiu4484]

I’ll make sure I’ll stay fit under 200 pounds to be safe on this ladder😢 Thank you

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Haha... I wonder how many people have gone on diets to be able to use their ladder...

[@tecunumantonatiu4484]

Thank you for the tutorial…

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks for the comment.

[@Ken-j4o3r]

Just got my 12.5' in a couple of days ago as well. Bought to get on the roof of my build-a-rv project to apply roofing membrane and install solar panels. Thanx so much for the tutorial...saves me from not reading the instructions and maiming myself...lol Not related to this video but a few months ago you did a video on the Bluetooth Vevor heater (I apologize but it just came across my feed). I didn't know if I posted in that videos comments if anyone would see it. A commenter saying their heater was shutting down when having a ducting hose attached concerned me a bit as I'm wanting to run around 16' of ducting in a straight line. Do you think expanding the hose diameter to 4 or 5 inch would alleviate that issue. Thanx for doing your channel, it's help a lot of us more than you know. Just wish I had seen this video first to give you the affiliate boost. I haven't ordered my heater yet so will be sure to use your links when I do. Cheers from Nova Scotia

[@loweredexpectations4927]

I would have seen that comment as well, but it's good here too, haha. I think that commenter had a sharp 90 directly at the outlet of the heater.... if I remember correctly. I can't say from personal experience, but I feel like you should be okay with lots of duct work, s long as you don't have a lot of sharp bends close to the heater. If you can use a Y instead of a T, that is always preferable and once you T or Y off into two pipes, the restrictions in each of those pipes matters less, as you have twice the volume. If possible, you could run your heater through a length of pipe with some bends in it and see if the temp rises. You can also remove the grid from the case cap if you don't have the heater in a place where someone will stick their fingers in it. This will substantially lower the temp of the exchanger. Going to a larger diameter would 100% help, but I wouldn't do that unless necessary, as you will lose air velocity and heat with the larger pipe. It may not seem that important, but if you have 16" of pipe, each time the heater cycles on, it will take awhile just to raise the temp of the air in it and the temp of the pipe. Personally, I would test with smaller stuff first, if it is practical. Good luck !

[@Ken-j4o3r]

Thanx... I found some vent registers on Vevor (look at me shilling lol) that have a fan integrated to pull the air out...that would definitely help. Thanx a ton. I will look you up when I'm done my rig and go on tour. My step mom lives in Lethbridge.@@loweredexpectations4927

[@tecunumantonatiu4484]

Lowe’s has it for $101…and Amazon for $89. (12.5 ‘ ). I’m getting one through Lowe’s

[@loweredexpectations4927]

I have seen them around lost since posting my video.

[@clovenbeast5183]

Never seen one before. That is terrifying 😂

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Haha... it's a little scary when you have it extended the whole way... I don't like heights and it does flex a little. They have been around for years and are ANSI certified🤷‍♂️

[@wallacefrey6247]

Great review video. I have been looking at these,but not sure how they would hold up with 225-250 pound men like me using them. Let us know what you think after a month or two if you get a chance.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Will do... you can always ask in a month 👍 I will say I found two things I'm not sure about. 1. If you get it really dirty all the time, it may wear away / scratch up the tubes due to the way it slides together.... possibly corrode if it sits wet while collapsed. It is anodized aluminum... so probably not. 2. Due to the telescoping nature, it gets skinnier at the top, and you do notice some flex / sag, when it is extended to full length, and you get close to the top. On a dry day with no wind, it wouldn't bother me, but with wet feet, in the snow and a little wind... it caught me off guard when using it after the video. This is pretty much true for any extension ladder... When you get 12 feet up, you don't want to be bouncing around. I think they say something on their site about "recommended for a 250 lbs though it is rated for 375. But I may have seen that on Home Depot when comparing ladders.

[@wallacefrey6247]

@@loweredexpectations4927Thanks for that.

[@mnp3713]

cool never seen one before

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Pretty awesome tool to have around the house. I have seen them advertised before, but never saw one in person.

[@TheMamonti1]

So in theory if you're climbing and your foot hits that lock latch you could unlock that rung and the rest will collapse?? Not that I want to see you get hurt but it may be a deadly misstep if it can be unlocked by hitting one side while climbing. Sure most will never climb that way but even I hold on a lot more than I did when I was young and many aren't comfortable climbing and may kick a lock!! Maybe a safe test will see if my theory comes crashing down???

[@loweredexpectations4927]

I have thought of this, and it is a little scarry... like standing on a glass floor haha. No, it's not that simple. First off, there are two releases per rung, and you would have to hit both of them on your way up. Also, if there is any weight on them, (your body weight) they won't release. If you manage to release one of the latches by kicking it, the ladder would sag to one side, above that section, and it would probably be pretty obvious something was wrong. Maybe I will give it a try to see if it is in fact possible. While they are hidden away pretty well, you could catch an extension cord or rope.... or some tool on them... That sounds like the sort of thing I would totally do.

[@TheMamonti1]

Yeah but I think my 300lbs would be enough. If it's rated for 400lbs I would assume one lock side would handle 200lbs and once you put you foot on that side pushing my 300lbs up on one legs may be too much for 1 pin to hold. @@loweredexpectations4927

[@KingofallDiffs]

🤣🤣🤣 garaaage overload🤟🏻👑🤣

[@loweredexpectations4927]

There were a lot... I noticed that while editing, haha.

[@geoffmolyneux9173]

These ladders are cheaply made. The plastic rung slides will fail on very cold days. And if you get dirt, or gravel on the slides, they will stick.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks for the info... I suspected that dirt on the sides was a bad idea and that's why I recommended wiping it down... They also recommending keeping it clean, in the manual. I'm guessing you also don't want to put it away muddy or wet, as that could possibly cause corrosion, tho it is anodized aluminum. I'm guessing that this would not be a good product for a dirty construction site, but good for your average homeowner. When you say "cold days" how cold are you talking ? Has this happened to you ? While I have not actually taken the ladder apart, I assumed the plastic was not actually a part of the structural support, and just a guide. I also assume that the actual latches that support the weight are not plastic and just have plastic lever on them.

[@nickabel8279]

Wish you woulda said the weight

[@WaffleStaffel]

Noyce!

[@loweredexpectations4927]

If nothing else... I got a sweet ladder out of it ! haha. I was thinking... I can't use this one as a tripod for my camera, when I run out on Sunday morning to get a thumbnail shot for my videos, haha.

[@ronlowther9044]

🤙

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Thanks 🍻

[@nickabel8279]

Someone makes an a frame version of these btw

[@Curtixman]

You’ve become a great shill

[@loweredexpectations4927]

I've had quite a bit of practice ! Someone already called me a prostitute ... so I'll copy and paste the response I wrote for them. This months KZbin revenu is projected to be $470.19 and that number goes down, every day closer to spring. It costs me money to make videos, as it takes about 10K views to pay for a gallon of paint thinner, for example. Vevor gave me a ladder, that I needed, and I get a few percent if people use my link. I'm currently in the process of getting a mortgage, (because I'm going through a separation) and I am going to need to get a roommate ( or two) to afford. (5X what my current payments are) You might see both of my YT channels completely disappear, for a few years, as they take a lot of time, and money. I love tinkering and making videos... but I can't lose my house. I use money from my summer job, to pay for making videos during the winter...Basically. I will, and have, promoted products that I get nothing for... If I think something is good, I try to share it with people.... and there are lots of products that you haven't seen (lamps, cat toys, softwear, games, automotive electronics etc) ... stuff that I have no interest in, or products that weren't very good.

[@Ken-j4o3r]

Don't pay attention to the haters, keep on keepin on.😎@@loweredexpectations4927

[@Ken-j4o3r]

Don't apologize to trolls that are gonna hate regardless... your subs appreciate what you're doing. Keep on keepin on😎

[@loweredexpectations4927]

@@Ken-j4o3r Yeah... I feel the need to explain myself to people. The odd time, someone is just having a bad day, and they lash out because they are annoyed... an explanation can go a long way, sometimes. I appreciate your comment and support !

[@DanDan-yy8sf]

Pause 17:57, Insert Rachel Mad-Cows balls on top of the third rung, Un-pause 😫

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Haha... Nice.

[@kirkwalsh1932]

You're whining about 22lbs being heavy..... How do you carry 5 gal Jerry cans? 🤣🤣🤣

[@loweredexpectations4927]

Haha... yes, but in my defence, jerry cans have handles ... if you had 5 gal of diesel in a cardboard box... that would suck... and not just because it would leak everywhere !

[@kirkwalsh1932]

@@loweredexpectations4927 I couldn't believe how much your legs were shaking when you were up on the ladder. Surprised the ladder didn't collapse from the vibration.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

@@kirkwalsh1932 Haha... That was all just acting to show how stable the ladder is 🤣

[@kirkwalsh1932]

@@loweredexpectations4927 you must have taken years of acting classes then. It really paid off... Your beginning to be the sham wow guy of Calgary

[@loweredexpectations4927]

​@@kirkwalsh1932 Haha... "years of acting class" ... nope... I just grew up watching 90s ads and the sham wow guy, haha. Well spotted !

[@mechniack]

Please stop being a advertisement prostitute, 😱

[@loweredexpectations4927]

This months KZbin revenu is projected to be $470.19 and that number goes down, every day closer to spring. It costs me money to make videos, as it takes about 10K views to pay for a gallon of paint thinner, for example. Vevor gave me a ladder, that I needed, and I get a few percent if people use my link. I'm currently in the process of getting a mortgage, (because I'm going through a separation) and I am going to need to get a roommate ( or two) to afford. (5X what my current payments are) You might see both of my YT channels completely disappear, for a few years, as they take a lot of time, and money. I love tinkering and making videos... but I can't lose my house. I use money from my summer job, to pay for making videos during the winter...Basically. I will, and have, promoted products that I get nothing for... If I think something is good, I try to share it with people.... and there are lots of products that you haven't seen (lamps, cat toys, softwear, games, automotive electronics etc) ... stuff that I have no interest in, or products that weren't very good.

[@paulmathison2906]

I'm sorry to hear of your seperation. Have enjoyed watching all your videos even the Vevor ones. Wishing you all the best, I hope everything works out.

[@ronlowther9044]

My Momma always said: if you can't say something nice, SHUT UP!

[@loweredexpectations4927]

@@paulmathison2906 Thanks Paul. It is a whole lot better than it could have been. A few months ago, I thought I was going to have to sell and probably live out of my truck for a while.... and find storage for my stuff. If things work out, it could be better than ever in a year or two.

[@loweredexpectations4927]

@@ronlowther9044 I don't think that's exactly how the saying goes... haha. While I do think that is a good rule of thumb, I do invite criticism... as long as it comes from a good place. If people question what I do, it gives me an opportunity to explain myself, when I may not have done a good job, to begin with. Like I said a few videos back... Vevor has been good to me.